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VAM 881D

2005 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

156,315 mi
Last recorded156,315 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAM 881D
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 156,315 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 156,309 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Body component insecure O/S SIDE STEP (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fuel tank insecure FRONT STRAP (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 134,910 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 134,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2022 129,010 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 129,010 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 126,983 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 126,982 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 122,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 121,985 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 113,122 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Top mount bearings noisy

Fail 29 Mar 2019 113,121 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Top mount bearings noisy

Pass 29 Mar 2018 107,023 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 104,642 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower small mirror missing

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Nearside Front bumper corner insecure

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

fuel tank straps slight corrosion

Fail 4 Jul 2017 104,642 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower small mirror missing

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Nearside Front bumper corner insecure

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

fuel tank straps slight corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2016 97,711 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 88,940 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 88,940 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 81,041 miles

both front wiper blades torn

n/s/r/ tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Fail 21 Jan 2014 81,041 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wiper blades torn

n/s/r/ tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2012 73,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet safety catch slightly siezed

parking brake cable corroded slightly

Fail 8 Nov 2012 73,840 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet safety catch slightly siezed

parking brake cable corroded slightly

Pass 1 Nov 2011 65,053 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 65,053 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake fluid not on max

Pass 30 Sep 2010 60,611 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 60,599 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both wiper blades split

Pass 23 Oct 2009 54,929 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 54,928 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 45,627 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Trafic?

Based on 2,295,828 MOT tests across 175,187 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
8,040
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
175,187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 87,451
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47,215
position lamp(s) not working 43,068
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 42,772
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,030
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VAM 881D is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

Across all 2005 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 110,454 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Trafic fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 87,451 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VAM 881D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Trafic typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Trafic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VAM 881D is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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